Clearing the Air Through Nurse Advocacy

medical professionals in the OR

This Leader Exchange emphasizes nurse advocacy to advance surgical smoke-evacuation legislation and evidence-based workplace policies through collaboration, staff education, and proper use of evacuation systems and PPE - to protect healthcare workers and improve patient safety in a smoke-free environment.

Key Takeaways

  • Discuss strategies and key functions for effective advocacy in nursing.
  • Outline challenges and opportunities for nurses to advocate for smoke free procedural and operating rooms.
  • Educate individuals and communities about the health risks associated with surgical smoke.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of surgical smoke advocacy programs.

Meet the Panelists

Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CMLSO, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN
Perioperative Nurse Executive

Katie Vaughan, BSN, RN, CNOR
Clinical Educator, OCOM


No contact hours are available for this program.

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